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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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